Supreme Court Judges Lead Consciousness Session on Drug Abuse, POCSO Act, and Psychological Well being in Swaraj Dweep

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 24 June 2025

A big consciousness session specializing in drug abuse, suicide prevention, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and psychological well being points was held on twenty third June 2025, on the Dolphin Conference Hall, Swaraj Dweep. The occasion aimed to foster dialogue and lift consciousness on among the most urgent social and authorized challenges impacting susceptible sections of society.

The session was graced by the presence of a number of eminent dignitaries from the Indian judiciary, together with Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman, National Legal Services Authority (NALSA); Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Patron of the A&N State Legal Services Authority (SLSA); Hon’ble Mr. Justice T.S. Sivagnanam, Chief Justice of the High Court at Calcutta and Patron-in-Chief of the A&N SLSA; and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya, Judge, High Court at Calcutta, Zonal Judge for A&N Islands and Executive Chairman of A&N SLSA.

The session underscored the necessity for coordinated efforts to handle psychological well being challenges, fight the rising menace of drug abuse, and make sure the efficient implementation of the POCSO Act for the safety of youngsters. Participants deliberated on methods to create a extra supportive authorized and social atmosphere for these affected.

Mr. Bhawani Shanker Sharma, Registrar (Administration-II) of the High Court at Calcutta, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the dignitaries and individuals for his or her dedication to the trigger.